Budget & Taxes in Kansas

passed both · Kansas · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 1604: Making application to the United States congress to call a convention of the states for the purpose of proposing amendments to limit the federal government.

This Kansas legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to organize a convention of state representatives to propose constitutional amendments. The bill specifically aims to place limits on federal spending, restrict the scope of federal government power, and cap the terms of office for federal officials. Under Kansas state law, this application requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and remains active until two-thirds of all states submit similar requests on the same topic. Once the required number of states have applied, the resolution directs that copies be sent to federal officials and state legislators across the country.

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1616: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax assessed value increases for real property in any subclass and personal property classified as mobile homes.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit how much the assessed value of residential real property and mobile homes can increase each year in Kansas. The amendment would cap annual increases for these property types at 1.5% of their value, starting from January 1, 2027. This change directly affects homeowners and mobile home owners by restricting how their property tax bases can grow over time. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and would be submitted to voters for approval before taking effect.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1620: Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and the threat to national security that such debt poses.

This legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the United States national debt as a serious threat to national security. It directly affects the U.S. Congress by urging them to establish a regular order for budgeting to address the growing debt. The resolution cites specific data points, such as the current debt level and projections for Social Security and Medicare depletion, to support its findings. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official statement of concern from the Kansas legislature.

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1612: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas by allowing the legislature to contract public debt and pledges to the payment thereof the full faith, credit and taxing power of the state and giving the legislature authority over all matters concerning the contracting of public debt.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to allow the state legislature to borrow money by pledging the state's full faith, credit, and taxing power. Currently, the state is restricted in its ability to issue certain types of debt, such as general obligation bonds, which are often used to secure lower interest rates. If passed, the legislature would gain the authority to decide when and how to incur this debt, provided they determine it is cost-effective and efficient for the state. The change would also give the legislature control over all rules regarding the issuance of public debt, including the types of bonds that can be sold. This amendment would not take effect until the 2026 legislative session.

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Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1621: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to prohibit the levy of any property tax by the state or any political or taxing subdivision of the state.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to completely ban the state and all local governments from levying any property taxes. The measure would directly affect all property owners in Kansas by eliminating the legal authority to collect these taxes on real estate, personal property, and other taxable assets. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, it would remove the existing system that currently classifies and assesses different types of property at specific percentages of their value.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Housing

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Property Development Property Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5025: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessed valuation for real property used for residential purposes from 111/2% to 9%.

This bill proposes to change the state constitution to lower the property tax assessment rate for residential real estate in Kansas from 11.5% to 9%. The change would directly affect homeowners and communities with mobile or manufactured homes by reducing the percentage of their property's value used to calculate taxes. If approved by voters, the new rate would apply to properties starting January 1, 2027, while other property classes like agricultural land and commercial buildings would keep their current assessment percentages.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5035: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

This bill proposes to add a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas, specifically targeting homeowners aged 60 or older who live in their primary residence. The key provision would exempt this residential property from all school district property tax levies, while other taxes on the property would remain unchanged. This change is designed to reduce the financial burden of school taxes on older Kansans without altering the overall property tax structure for other groups.

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Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5024: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish the taxable valuation of real property used for residential purposes based on the sales price for the year in which the property transferred ownership if the transfer was sold at fair market value or valued pursuant to law as fair market value in the year in which the transfer occurred for the current owner.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Kansas to change how residential real property is taxed based on its sales price at the time of transfer. It would apply to homeowners who buy a home at fair market value, setting their taxable valuation according to that sale price for the current owner. The measure also updates other property tax classifications and assessment percentages for various property types, including agricultural land and commercial buildings.

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Sub-Topics Property Tax

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1625: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas. It would exempt residential property owned and occupied by individuals aged 60 or older from all school district levies. The change applies to the state's property tax classification system and would take effect starting January 1, 2013. This measure directly affects elderly homeowners by reducing their annual school tax payments.

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Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors

failed · Kansas · House Mar 27, 2025

HCR 5011: Senate Substitute for HCR 5011 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property classified as mobile homes.

This bill proposes amending the Kansas Constitution to cap annual increases in the taxable value of real property and mobile homes used for residential purposes at 3%. The limit applies starting in the 2026 tax year, with the initial calculation based on the 2022 appraised values. Exceptions to this cap are allowed if the property undergoes new construction, improvements, a change in assessment class, loss of tax exemptions, or a change in legal description. Additionally, the capped value would carry over to new owners if the property is sold, unless the legislature creates specific exceptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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